[6] "We signed the deal today," the head of Greece's privatisation agency Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), Stergios Pitsiorlas, told Reuters.

The new operator completed a major upgrade of the airport's facilities, including constructing a new terminal building that replaced the outdated existing one.

Upgrades included new check-in desks and security lanes, larger airside space with more shops, new carousels for arrivals and extra car-hire companies.

Work has also been completed on the car park and pick-up/drop-off points outside the terminal building.

[33] [34] KTEL runs a limited bus service between the airport and Argostoli.